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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 488.43 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 488.43 and 274.59 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 488.43 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/488.43 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 488.43 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 134,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,117.99/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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